US Bridges

Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 7 M. Se. Columbia. · Structure no. 60018970003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1897 (sa 6016)
CrossesDuck River
Location7 M. Se. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 1897
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57323, -86.92213
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1897 (sa 6016) over Duck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.